Support Brett Banasiewicz at the Recon Tour

October 03, 2012

Support Brett “Mad Dog” Banasiewicz at the Recon Tour Finals Oct 6th

San Diego, CA (September 12, 2012): Brett Banasiewicz crashed during practice on a 720 at the LXVI BMX Invitational presented by Vans in Virginia Beach, Va. on August 23. He was placed in a medically induced coma to control bleeding and swelling on his brain, and while he is no longer medicated, he remains only semi conscious. Earlier in the year, Banasiewicz had signed up for the Athlete Recovery Fund’s Medjet Membership program, meaning medical transportation was completely covered on Monday September 24th when he was moved to one of the nation’s best rehab facilities for Traumatic Brain Injury.

A fundraiser will be hosted at the final round of the Recon Tour on October 6th at the Krause Family Skatepark / Mission Valley YMCA. Competitors and attendees can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of two complete MirraCo bikes, and prizes from Monster Energy, Hookit, SPY, Pant Saggin Designz, Bell Helmets and more. Come out and support Brett and his recovery.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to support Brett’s recovery.

“Brett has been in our thoughts over the past few weeks and we’re just relieved he’s on a path to recovery.” Said Scott Tilton, CEO of Hookit. “This fundraiser is the least we all can do to offer some additional support in his journey to a full recovery.”

”It’s very encouraging to see how the BMX family comes together to help injured riders in a time of need.” said Aaron Cooke, Executive Director / President of the Athlete Recovery Fund. “Athlete Recovery Fund will be on site to assist with the raffle and to support the Recon Tour at its final stop. We look forward to seeing everyone there!”